appoint

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/əˈpɔɪnt/]

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1. appoint (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To set, fix or determine (a time or place for something such as a meeting, or the meeting itself) by authority or agreement.

Example: His Royal Highness called to pay his respects to her Majesty; but, from the unexpected nature of his visit, her Majesty was not in a state then to receive him; but soon after sent a letter to Prince Leopold, to appoint one o'clock this day for an interview.

2. appoint (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To name (someone to a post or role).

Example: Aaron and his shall go in, and appoint them every one to his service.

3. appoint (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To furnish or equip (a place) completely; to provide with all the equipment or furnishings necessary; to fit out.

Example: It was a handsome old stucco hall, very elegantly appointed, for Winter was a bachelor and prided himself on his style; but the place was beset by collieries.

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